70 years of Vienna Airport: A photo symphony of flying!

70 years of Vienna Airport: A photo symphony of flying!

Vienna Airport, which has had an impressive career since it was founded in 1954, is celebrating its 70th birthday with a special book presentation. The photo book “The Dream of Flying”, directed by photographer and publisher Lois Lammerhuber and author Thomas Brezina, offers fascinating insights into 24 hours of airport operations on 192 pages, told through the lens of eight renowned photographers. The depiction ranges from busy everyday scenes to emotional moments during departures and arrivals, such as meinkreis.at reported.

Vienna Airport has become the largest employer in the eastern region, serving over 100,000 passengers every day and recording around 700 flight movements. These figures illustrate the importance of the airport as a leading European hub. In his foreword, Lammerhuber emphasizes how much people are driven by drive and curiosity and what they can achieve as a result. Brezina adds that every air journey brings back memories of unwavering belief in what is possible and pays homage to the pioneering achievements of aviation history documented in this book, such as edition.lammerhuber.at holds on.

Insight into the eventful history

The book is not only a work of art, but also a chronological documentation of the airport, covering its development from its beginnings with the first “Royal Airforce Base” to today's hub for 80 airlines and over 200 destinations. This honors the impressive commitment of the airport employees who ensure that travelers arrive and depart safely every day.
The volume invites readers to discover the magic of flying and the stories behind the scenes of the airport and contains emotional and exciting moments that capture the tireless operation of one of Europe's most important airports.